tech
February 6, 2026
Valve Still Hiding Steam Machine's Price, But Confirms Delay
Valve cannot yet announce the price for the Steam Machine or the exact delivery date, but confirms a slight delay. The company is still targeting the first half of 2026, despite production issues.
TL;DR
- Steam Machine launch is delayed to the first half of 2026 due to production issues.
- Rising costs of RAM and storage are impacting the final price, estimated to be around $1,000.
- The SSD and RAM will be user-replaceable, aligning with a PC-like concept.
- Internal tests indicate good 4K/60 FPS performance with FSR, with ongoing optimization for ray tracing.
- Steam Frame will support other streaming services via a browser and Foveated Streaming for VR.